1) What are general principles that explain the underlying causes or nature of
abnormal behavior called?
a. idiographic
b. nomothetic
c. theoretical
2) What did Freud believe the three central forces that shape the personality
were?
a. consciousness, unconsciousness and instincts
b. instinctual needs, realistic thinking and conscience
c. instincts, the ego and the self
3) Standardizing and combining the findings of many different studies, is
called:
a. eclecticism
b. meta-analysis
c. rapprochement
4) Brett has to touch every light pole in the same place, while walking down
the street. What is he displaying?
a. a compulsion
b. a hallucination
c. an obsession
5) Which of the following theoretical orientations appears to be most helpful
in understanding the origin of gender dysphoria?
a. biological
b. cognitive
c. family systems
6) Which part of the brain is most closely associated with the control of eating
and body weight?
a. hypothalamus
b. amygdala
c. hippocampus
7) Recent work has revealed that the most effective treatment for autism has
been the use of:
a. cognitive-behavioral therapy
b. drug therapy
c. educational therapy
8) Keira has an unstable self-image, major mood shifts, and is prone to
depression and impulsive behavior. She most likely should be diagnosed as
having a:
a. borderline personality disorder
b. histrionic personality disorder
c. narcissistic personality disorder